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ROLE OF AN OPERATOR. THE OWNER The substation equipments are directly under the control of the operational staffs in that particular shift. ON TAKING OVER THE SHIFT. Check the operations carried out in the previous shifts.
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ROLE OF AN OPERATOR THE OWNER The substation equipments are directly under the control of the operational staffs in that particular shift.
ON TAKING OVER THE SHIFT • Check the operations carried out in the previous shifts. • Observe change in the status of equipments if any since left the shift last. • Check the pending PTWs • Check the equipments which are under S/D. • Inspect the control room, battery room, AC plant, DG set room, FFPH Building etc. • Check for any communication on the control panel. OBSERVE THE CONDITION OF STATION IN DETAIL
GO ROUND THE SWITCHYARD FOR VISUAL INSPECTION VISUAL INSPECTION Observe for any abnormality Unusual sound Smell Change of color Vibration Oil leak High temperature In case of any abnormality Inform the concerned.
DURING SHIFT PERIOD Strictly follow the instructions approved in the manual while isolating the equipment for issue of PTW. During normalization. Before issue of PTW Ensure that the area is isolated from all sources.
NORMALISATION AFTER MAINTENANCE WORKS • On return of PTW by the maintenance staff, before charging the equipment again, inspect the equipment locally.
DON’TS • Do not take things for granted. • Do not leave noting the readings. • Do not manipulate the readings. • Do not allow entry of unauthorized persons. • Do not carry-out operations hurriedly. • Do not get perturbed during emergencies.
OPERATION &MAINTENANCE • Two sides of coin • Proper coordination shall be maintained between operation and maintenance staff for- • Better and safe results.
STRESS FREE MIND • Stress-free mind • a must for a person in every walk of life.
STRESS • Eight hour duty in a substation connecting important generating stations • Watching the meters and relays • Attending to many phone calls. • Skeleton staff to assist
RELAXATION – HOW ? • Have a walk to the Switchyard and SPEAK to the various equipments • They have signals to communicate with you.
STRESS FREE MIND • Leave the family worries at home and enter the control room as a new man to a new area.
OBEDIENCE • Obey the instruction of superiors
IN CASE OF EMERGENCIES • Do not get perturbed • Think calmly and quietly • Your education, experience and knowledge about the system will come for your help